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- 3155 N. Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village 90039
Bon Vivant Market
This rustic, country cafe was once an adult daycare center, but you would never be able to tell that from the current light-filled space that doubles as a market and organic eatery. Stop in for a l... read more
- 714 Traction Ave., Downtown 90013
- 213-537-0115
The Pie Hole
This unassuming shop in LA's arts districts specializes in pies and pies alone. The sparse interior of bare wooden tables and metal chairs become the perfect background palate to support the rich... read more
- 235 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90210
- 310-271-9910
Bouchon Bakery
Thomas Keller's Beverly Hills bakery features every bit of flaky goodness you would expect. His top-notch team turns out fresh traditional croissants, baked bread, tarts, muffins and cookies like... read more
- 452 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90210
- 310-205-9400
Venga!
This boutique patisserie and gelateria churns out hand-crafted gelato and sorbet in flavors like salted chocolate chip cookies, banana nut and pain au chocolate. Tiramisu, macaroons and sacher ca... read more
- 8613 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood 90069
- 310-855-7177
Plaisir
The cream puffs look like pastel marbles. The little ones, anyway. The big ones look like big cream puffs. Crepes and Belgian waffles, too, and big ol' tubs of tropical fruit-flavored mousse. If yo... read more
- 801 N. Fairfax Ave., Mid-City West 90046
Commissary
It's just a simple spot around Fairfax and Melrose, which means it could be perfect for a little breaky after a heavy round of shopping. Decor is simple (white accented with copper), and all the fo... read more
- 3939 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu 90265
- 310-456-7977
ChocolateBox Cafe
This is, of course, a chocolate store, so there are gifts to buy as well as treats to enjoy in the cafe section. Look for all kinds of truffles and marzipans, etc. All the usual suspects, plus abou... read more
- 6600 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028
- 323-962-8202
The Mercantile
Where's a classy place in Hollywood to order an impressive glass of wine? Here it is. Full selection of imported cheese and charcuterie to go with it, or go Euro style and have a croissant at the b... read more
- 403 Larchmont Blvd., Mid-City West 90004
- 323-463-0811
Bricks & Scones
Arguably L.A.'s yuppiest neighborhood, Larchmont is full of the finer things in life—now including fresh-made pastries and Intelligentsia coffee. (Yes, sometimes Silver Lake is too far.) Haze... read more
- 1630 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica 90405
- 310-399-8800
Thyme Cafe
Famous caterer makes sandwiches for the masses (well, the foodie masses) and they rejoice. Breakfast, light lunch, dizzying array of baked goods in this storefront with a swell address. Looking for... read more
- 1915 N. Bronson Ave., Hollywood 90068
- 323-871-8894
The Oaks Gourmet Market
Always beloved in a ironic kind of way, the new incarnation of sandwiches-to-go is poised for earnest devotion. Big beer and wine selection (the aim is no vino over $40), pizzas, sandwiches, and ou... read more
- 2127 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica 90405
- 310-396-8566
Novel Cafe
The beloved pier location closed down, but this equally artsy, almost as picturesque replacement has sprung up on Lincoln. Writers strongly encouraged, natch. Breakfast served all day; scrambles, p... read more
- 1102 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202
- 818-507-0592
Recess
Glendale isn't known for food (except the Armenian joints), especially not trendy little boites. This spot may not win any culinary awards, but residents are thrilled to have something in the other... read more
- 611 Spring St., Downtown 90014
- 213-488-5136
Syrup Desserts
Caramel apple pie waffles. That's pretty much all you need to know, right? And yes, that's considered a well-balanced breakfast. This bright, sugary storefront seems a bit out of place right in the... read more
- 1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice 90291
- 310-452-6200
Lemonade
It's not that people were hurting for lunch options, but everyone's flocking to Lemonade like the noontime meal was just invented. Get in line: it's old-school cafeteria style in form and decor. Fo... read more
- 1106 Hope St., Downtown 90015
- 213-995-5022
Hygge Bakery
Downtown's South Park neighborhood is really coming along nicely. Even those trying not to live corporate have to admire the chutzpah of business owners just going for it, making this into a walkab... read more
- 1014 WIlshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-451-1322
Huckleberry
When two chefs with serious credentials fall in love, this is the baby they make. Prices are a bit high for sandwiches and cookies, but the idea is that it's super high quality. Niman Ranch everyth... read more
- 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood 90049
- 310-806-6464
Tavern
One could spend all day eating at Tavern. Maybe that's the idea. Nothing tavern-esque about the setting, except a lunch menu slightly reminiscent of pub grub. Everything done up quite fancy. For di... read more
- 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City 90232
- 310-845-1700
Akasha
It’s all-natural, organic, local hippie dogma with a side of celebrity spotting: Chef Akasha has friends in high places. It’s a bobo addition to Culver City’s big-time restaurant scene. Not the bes... read more
- 9465 Little Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 90210
- 310-550-9811
Crumbs Bake Shop
Muffin-sized cupcakes with flavor-injected fillings and unconventional flavor choices: Banana Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough, Key Lime Pie, Caramel Apple, Rocky Road, Twinkie, Boston Cream Pie and Flu... read more
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